Overview

Throughout this Public Health couse from Auckland University of Technology you'll develop advanced knowledge and skills to lead strategic changes in community and public health across Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. You’ll build expertise in addressing the social, economic, cultural, educational and environmental factors that shape individual and community wellbeing.

AUT’s Master of Public Health advances best practice in this challenging field. It's ideal if you’re passionate about community wellbeing, tackling health inequities or influencing health policy and strategy. It’s also a good fit if you’re already working in the field and need an advanced tertiary-level qualification.

Key facts:

Advance your knowledge of contemporary public health challenges and strengthen your skills in shaping innovative health policies and programmes.

This programme is committed to principles of equity, social justice, empowerment and community participation and ownership. All courses are offered via flexible learning, including a mix of block courses on campus and online, or blended learning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Epidemiology

Public Health Policy and Systems

Pacific Health Research and Design

Communications in Emergency and Disaster

Disasters and Development

Building Community Resilience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-13 00:00:00 , International

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It's recommended that you apply at least three months before the start of the programme to allow for visa processing and travel to New Zealand.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

North Shore, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed one of the following with a B average or higher:

Relevant bachelor’s degree

Relevant graduate diploma

Other requirements

May be admitted on the basis of a relevant professional qualification or professional experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

43600 NZD / year

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Citizens or residents

10028 NZD / year

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Additional Details

National:

$11,220 (for 120 points)

International:

$44,792 (for 120 points)

Part-time students will pay a proportion of this amount. The exact tuition fee will be calculated based on the courses you’re enrolled in.

Funding

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